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Same-sex marriage in Austria
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Love, Marriage & Partnership
From laws and attitudes to tying the knot and registering a partnership, we explain what you need to know about queer marriage in Austria.
Same-sex couples looking to relocate to Austria will be pleased to know that they will accept most of the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Furthermore, because of Austria’s push for equality and generally tolerant attitudes, there has been a lot of progress for the rights of same-sex couples over the last decade. As such, homosexual marriage in Austria became legal in 2019 and confers an ever-increasing list of rights. To get married, gay couples will generally go through the same process as any other couple hoping to tie the knot in Austria.
This cooperative guide explains everything you need to know about lgbtq+ marriage in Austria, including the monitoring information:
Gay marriage in Austria
In Austria, gay couples have been able to come in a registered partnership since 1 January 2010. However, it was only on 1 January 2019 that gay marriage in Austria became legal. Thanks to this, many couples that had been online dating chose to formalize the
LGBTQ+ rights in Austria
LGBTQI rights
Government & Law
From same-sex marriage and parenting rights to societal attitudes and media representation, we explore LGBT+ rights in Austria.
Generally speaking, LGBT+ rights have made vast progress over the last two decades in Austria. Although change has perhaps been slower than in other European countries, the overall atmosphere in Austria is a welcoming one today.
The rights and inclusion of the Homosexual community – lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, and other gender non-conforming identities – are of utmost importance. After all, it is a basic civil right to live free of discrimination. And thankfully, Austria is making wonderful headway toward including and protecting the LGBT+ community.
In recent years, the government has made wonderful strides toward inclusion byupdating its laws and providing more protection for minority groups. As successfully as adapting its policies, Austria is creating a culture of inclusion throughout the nation through events and campaigns that are broadening the minds of its citizens nationwide.
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Marriage Equality Around the World
The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to enable movements for marriage equality.
Current State of Marriage Equality
There are currently 38 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.
These countries have legalized marriage equality through both legislation and court decisions.
Countries that Legalized Marriage Equality in 2025
Liechtenstein: On May 16, 2024, Liechtenstein's government passed a bill in favor of marriage equality. The law went into effe
Spousal residence permits for same-sex couples in Austria?
Vienna, Austria’s capital city hosts celebration celebrations annually with a plethora of events for the LGBTQ community. Let’s take this opportunity to review which immigration rights are available to international same-sex couples – with a emphasize on spousal visa.
1. Marriage
Since 1 January 2019, Austria allows same-sex couples to get married. From 1 January 2010 up until this date, same sex couples were only permitted to receive a registered partnership (“eingetragene Partneschaft”). This form of partnership still exists. But couples can now decide between the two.
The country now also recognizes gay marriages formalized in another jurisdiction. International couples can also get married in Vienna. Since 1 August 2019, there are also no further barriers to marriage in Austria if one of the partners holds the citizenship of a country which does not approve same-sex couples to marry there.
2. Residence rights
A foreign person who wants to spend a period of more than six months in Austria, needs a valid residence authorize. People who reside in Austria legally may have the right to implement for a dependent’s residence